Insects and Arachnids Quiz

How many bugs are estimated to be on Earth?

• 100 billion

• 10 quintillion

• 1 quadrillion

• 1 trillion

What is the study of insects called?

• Entomology

• Zoology

• Ecology

• Biology

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of insects?

• Born from eggs

• A pair of antennae

• Eight legs

• Three body sections

What is the outer covering of young insects called?

• Silk

• Keratin

• Chitin

• Cellulose

What is the primary role of worker bees in a hive?

• To feed the queen and collect pollen

• To lay eggs

• To produce honey

• To mate with the queen

What is the job of male bees, also known as drones?

• To mate with the queen

• To clean the hive

• To defend the hive

• To collect nectar

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of arachnids?

• Two main body sections

• Eight legs

• Compound eyes

• No antennae

What is the purpose of spider silk?

• To defend against predators

• To produce venom

• To catch prey and spin webs

• To lay eggs